Wedding Reception
Typically for 60-100 guests and costs about £2,500.
"We had a great experience having our wedding at the Owl & Hitchhiker."
- Sophie P. Sep 2026
Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker
50 seats
•
120 standing
In-house catering
•
External catering allowed
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Space facilities
Wi-Fi
• PA system / speakers
• Air conditioning
• Natural light
• Quiet space
• Dance floor
Space features
Exterior
Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker
Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
57 reviews
–
471 Holloway road , London, N7 6LE
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Archway Station (0.6 mi)
About this space
Tucked away above The Owl and Hitchhiker on Holloway Road lies one of North London’s most distinctive private hire spaces – a first-floor function room that combines old-world elegance with eccentric, storybook charm.
Whether you're organising a wedding reception, birthday celebration, private dinner, or corporate event, this character-filled space offers a warm, inviting setting with plenty of personality. Think rich wooden floors, soft lighting, original fireplaces, and antique furnishings – all offset by playful touches inspired by the imaginative legacies of Douglas Adams and Edward Lear.
The adjoining parlour adds even more flexibility, ideal for breakout chats, pre-dinner drinks, or creating a more intimate lounge atmosphere. A fully stocked bar serves up craft beers from some of London’s best-loved breweries, a thoughtful wine list, and expertly crafted cocktails tailored to your occasion.
Perfect for those who want something a little offbeat without compromising on style, our function room blends literary quirk with timeless sophistication, a space that’s as photogenic as it is practical.
Usually booked for
Event offers and packages
Wedding Offers
£400 hire fee
+ £2000 min. spend
Host your wedding in the first-floor function room with an arrival drink per guest: Prosecco or a Laine pint included.
Wedding Arrival Drinks – Eddies Bar (Function Room)
£6.50
per person
• One arrival drink per guest: Prosecco glass or Laine pint
Prices
Monday
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
16:00 –
23:30
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
16:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
2:00
from
£300 + £1000
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
19:00 –
2:00
from
£300 + £1200
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£300 + £1000
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
12:00 –
22:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
19:00 –
22:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Capacity
Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 30
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
American cuisine
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction
after
22:00
Accessibility
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence
Host rules
Last service for alcohol is 30-minutes prior to close.
No under 18's post 8pm
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed
Cancellation policy: Custom
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(57 reviews and ratings - )
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SP
Sophie P.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 75 guests
· September 2026
We had a great experience having our wedding at the Owl & Hitchhiker. It was such a great space and having x80 people was a great amount. There was plenty of room for speeches, for a dance floor and then really nice having seating then other areas for people to chill if they wanted. The teasm were great about us putting decorations up too, there were lots of hooks already in the wall for buntig, lights etc. there was also lots of fairylights, a disco ball and other nice lighting already at the pub.
We also did the drink tokens. This mean we pre paid and gave each guest free drink tokens which was great if you have lots of people.
Nothing! Team was great, space was great. Really great communicators and quic response time.
Submitted 4 weeks ago
5.0
CH
Chichi H.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 40 guests
· April 2024
Tia and Roxie did an amazing job for my event. Roxie was very kind in speaking with me and making special arrangements for the event! Tia was also very communicative and was so helpful to us on the day as well! We really appreciated all her efforts! We really had a great time hosting my sister’s baby shower. Thank you so much to the Owl and Hithhiker team for making the event so successful!
Nothing.
Submitted 2 years ago
4.8
LS
Lee S.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 60 guests
· August 2023
The staff was amazing couldn’t do anything more to help. On top the food was absolutely top notch every guest was so impressed with the food also the bar staff we have you could not fault them. And communication with Stephen and Will was fantastic would definitely be using the space again and have recommended it to a few people already.
Absolutely nothing 😊
Submitted 3 years ago
5.0
RG
Rachel G.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests
· July 2023
Great venue for a birthday party! Staff were lovely and accommodating. It was great having the smaller private bar area in addition to the larger room for dancing.
No negatives :)
Submitted 3 years ago
4.8
FAQ
Yes, DJs are welcome, but the venue does not supply equipment and the DJ must plug into the PA system. External speakers are not allowed.
No, the venue cannot provide a TV screen.
No, the function room is not wheelchair accessible.
The deposit would be retained, and you would be liable for any additional amount not covered.
Yes, the room has its own speakers, but performers would need to provide a mixer, etc.
About Owl & Hitchhiker
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